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At 50, Mini Mathur Shares Desi Makeup Hacks, Skincare Routine: "I Buy A Cream For 120 Bucks"
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
"Why, at 50, can I not look after myself because I want to look good? I don't want to look younger, but can I please maximise how I can look at this age?" asked Mini
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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This Viral Hack Shows How To Arrange Food To Make The "Perfect Desi Plate" At Buffets
- Sunday December 21, 2025
- Written by NDTV Food Desk, Edited by Toshita Sahni
A content creator has shared a clever hack on Instagram that promises to keep your plate organised while trying different food items from a buffet at an Indian event.
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food.ndtv.com
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Skincare And Diet: Desi Foods That Can Nourish Your Skin This Winter
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
Certain desi foods have the ability to nourish and moisturise your skin from within which can ensure soft and supple skin through the harsh winter months.
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www.ndtv.com
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Desi Yet Safe Hacks To Treat Mild Cold At Home
- Saturday November 29, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Soothe a mild cold at home with safe, science-backed Indian remedies like turmeric milk, ginger-honey, tulsi kadha, and more. Learn about easy, effective desi hacks to relieve symptoms naturally and know when to seek medical help.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dermatologist Reveals 5 Desi Winter Superfoods That Boost Your Natural Glow
- Sunday November 30, 2025
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
From sweet potatoes to oranges and spinach, dermatologist Dr Garekar swears by five “desi” winter superfoods for naturally glowing skin.
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www.ndtv.com
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1-Minute Desi Hacks To Make Chicken Breast Juicy And Flavourful
- Friday October 24, 2025
- Nikita Nikhil
If your chicken breast keeps turning out dry or bland, these quick Indian kitchen hacks will transform it in just one minute - no marination or fancy ingredients required.
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food.ndtv.com
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Throat Feeling Itchy Due To Poor Air Quality? Try These Desi Hacks
- Thursday October 23, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
For healthy adults, a sore or scratchy throat after a heavy air-pollution day is usually temporary and improves in days with reduced exposure and simple self-care. Here are some easy hacks.
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www.ndtv.com
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How To Host A Weekend Brunch At Home That Will Actually Impress Your Guests
- Friday September 12, 2025
- Somdatta Saha
With a little preparation and a few clever tricks, you can create a brunch spread that is effortless yet elegant. Think vibrant dishes, warm lighting, and a table that invites people to linger.
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food.ndtv.com
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Buttermilk Before Bed For Weight Loss: How Does This Desi Hack Work
- Friday August 1, 2025
- Somdatta Saha
Buttermilk for Weight Loss: Buttermilk is a probiotic-rich, low-calorie beverage that supports digestion, curbs cravings, and may even help you sleep better.
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food.ndtv.com
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5 Desi Mom Hacks That Went Viral And Proved 'Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention'
- Thursday July 24, 2025
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
In the recent past, several food-related hacks shared by desi moms/Indian women have gone viral. Here are some of the top ones.
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food.ndtv.com
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Watch: Desi Mom's Clever Jugaad To Use Oil Till The Last Bit Is Too Relatable
- Saturday June 14, 2025
- Food | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
A recent viral video captures an Indian mom extracting every last drop of oil from a packet and then cleverly using it on her son in a classic desi jugaad.
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www.ndtv.com
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At 50, Mini Mathur Shares Desi Makeup Hacks, Skincare Routine: "I Buy A Cream For 120 Bucks"
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
"Why, at 50, can I not look after myself because I want to look good? I don't want to look younger, but can I please maximise how I can look at this age?" asked Mini
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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This Viral Hack Shows How To Arrange Food To Make The "Perfect Desi Plate" At Buffets
- Sunday December 21, 2025
- Written by NDTV Food Desk, Edited by Toshita Sahni
A content creator has shared a clever hack on Instagram that promises to keep your plate organised while trying different food items from a buffet at an Indian event.
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food.ndtv.com
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Skincare And Diet: Desi Foods That Can Nourish Your Skin This Winter
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
Certain desi foods have the ability to nourish and moisturise your skin from within which can ensure soft and supple skin through the harsh winter months.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Desi Yet Safe Hacks To Treat Mild Cold At Home
- Saturday November 29, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Soothe a mild cold at home with safe, science-backed Indian remedies like turmeric milk, ginger-honey, tulsi kadha, and more. Learn about easy, effective desi hacks to relieve symptoms naturally and know when to seek medical help.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dermatologist Reveals 5 Desi Winter Superfoods That Boost Your Natural Glow
- Sunday November 30, 2025
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
From sweet potatoes to oranges and spinach, dermatologist Dr Garekar swears by five “desi” winter superfoods for naturally glowing skin.
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www.ndtv.com
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1-Minute Desi Hacks To Make Chicken Breast Juicy And Flavourful
- Friday October 24, 2025
- Nikita Nikhil
If your chicken breast keeps turning out dry or bland, these quick Indian kitchen hacks will transform it in just one minute - no marination or fancy ingredients required.
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food.ndtv.com
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Throat Feeling Itchy Due To Poor Air Quality? Try These Desi Hacks
- Thursday October 23, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
For healthy adults, a sore or scratchy throat after a heavy air-pollution day is usually temporary and improves in days with reduced exposure and simple self-care. Here are some easy hacks.
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www.ndtv.com
-
How To Host A Weekend Brunch At Home That Will Actually Impress Your Guests
- Friday September 12, 2025
- Somdatta Saha
With a little preparation and a few clever tricks, you can create a brunch spread that is effortless yet elegant. Think vibrant dishes, warm lighting, and a table that invites people to linger.
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food.ndtv.com
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Buttermilk Before Bed For Weight Loss: How Does This Desi Hack Work
- Friday August 1, 2025
- Somdatta Saha
Buttermilk for Weight Loss: Buttermilk is a probiotic-rich, low-calorie beverage that supports digestion, curbs cravings, and may even help you sleep better.
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food.ndtv.com
-
5 Desi Mom Hacks That Went Viral And Proved 'Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention'
- Thursday July 24, 2025
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
In the recent past, several food-related hacks shared by desi moms/Indian women have gone viral. Here are some of the top ones.
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food.ndtv.com
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Watch: Desi Mom's Clever Jugaad To Use Oil Till The Last Bit Is Too Relatable
- Saturday June 14, 2025
- Food | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
A recent viral video captures an Indian mom extracting every last drop of oil from a packet and then cleverly using it on her son in a classic desi jugaad.
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www.ndtv.com